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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,091.63, 12,546.96 and 6,061.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,091.63, 12,546.96 and 6,061.52 is: 8,365.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,091.63 : 12,546.96 = 6,061.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,091.63/12,546.96 = 6,061.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,091.63x = 12,546.96 × 6,061.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,091.63x = 76,053,648.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,053,648.98/9,091.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,365.24

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